What are the responsibilities and job description for the Powertrain Mechanical Engineer, Battery (Intern Summer 2026) position at Joby Aviation?
Joby Overview
Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.
Overview
Joby Aviation is seeking an intern to help design, build and test the most advanced electric powertrain in the industry. The person will design parts and assemblies, run tests to better understand our designs, and provide hands-on support to hardware builds. We expect our interns to take on a lot of ownership but will provide support and guidance to allow them to grow and be successful in a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment!
Responsibilities
- Design components, systems, and test/assembly equipment
- Perform analysis (models/simulation) to support design decisions
- Plan/execute tests to support design decisions
- Work with external vendors and internal manufacturing/fabrication teams to build hardware
Required
- Pursuing B.S./M.S. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science
- Heading into junior or senior year of undergraduate degree or above
- Available Summer 2026
- Excellent communication skills – able to communicate complicated technical matters efficiently
- Strong analytical background – uses first principles to direct design
- Experience with hands-on design, prototyping, and testing
- Proficiency with CAD (Computer Aided Design)
- Able to use sketching (or other rapid means) to communicate designs effectively
- Passion for elegant design and engineering
Desired
- Experience with Dassault Systems CAD, specifically using Generative Shape Design, Part Design, and Assembly Design
- Experience with finite element tools (Abaqus)
- Experience with electric powertrains via Solar Car, Formula Electric, or similar projects
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance: This position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
The pay range for undergraduate interns, which includes freshman to senior level students, is $22-$31/hr. The pay range for graduate interns with a Bachelor, Master, and/or Ph.D. degree is $5,550-$7,800/month. Individual pay is determined by internship role, department, experience, job-related skills, and level of education.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.